Pashupatinath is the holiest Hindu pilgrimage destination in Nepal. There are linga images of Shiva along with statues, shrines, and temples dedicated to other deities in the complex. A temple dedicated to Shiva existed at this site in AD 879. However, the present temple was built by King Bhupatindra Malla in 1697.
A gold-plated roof, silver doors, and woodcarvings of the finest quality decorate the pagoda construction.
A
circuit of the Pashupati area takes visitors past a sixth-century statue of the
Buddha, an eighth-century statue of Brahma the creator and numerous other
temples. Some other places to visit are Rajrajeswari Temple, built in 1407,
Kailas with lingas more than 1,400 years old, Gorakhnath temple, and the
courtyard of Biswarup. There are rows of Shiva shrines and Hindu pilgrims from
all over South Asia offer worship to Shiva, the Lord of Destruction.
The
Bagmati River flows close by and the Arya Ghat cremation grounds are here. We
strongly advise photographers not to take photos of cremations and of bereaved
families. Sadhus, sages who follow the lifestyle of Shiva, may be seen covered
in ashes and loin-cloths. They ask for money in case you want to take their
photos. The main Pashupatinath courtyard may be entered by those of Hindu faith
only.
2. Guheswari temple
Guheswari Temple, restored in AD 1653, represents the female "force". It is dedicated to Satidevi, Shiva's first wife, who gave up her life in the flames of her father's fire ritual.
3. Jaya Bageswori temple
Jay Bageswori temple is the temple of Saraswati, the Goddess of learning. It lies in vicinity of Lord Pashupatinath, revered deity of all the humans and creatures. SHE is the goddess of mind. The idol in this temple shows her with all weapons meant to drive away evil acts and tempers from the mind of the devotees. It is said that Goddess Maha-Saraswati as described in third part of Durga Saptasati Chandi came here after killing all the demons, that block the journey into wisdom.
That is why the idol in this temple is shown with all the weapons and utensils. Other idols show Goddess Saraswati on a duck riding as a beautiful girl who is holding Veena (the musical instrument), rosary, book in three hands and with a fourth had, she is blessing in ('barad' mudra with her palms facing up towards her devotees).
2. Guheswari temple
This temple is dedicated to
Adi. The temple is also a Shakti peetha near to the Pashupatinath
Temple. It is said that this temple
is the Shakti chair of Pashupatinath Temple. King Pratap Malla built this temple in the 17th century. The
goddess is also called Guhyekali. It is the main temple, dedicated to
Guhyeshwari. It is an important pilgrimage destination for general Hindu and
especially for Tantric worshipers.
3. Jaya Bageswori temple
That is why the idol in this temple is shown with all the weapons and utensils. Other idols show Goddess Saraswati on a duck riding as a beautiful girl who is holding Veena (the musical instrument), rosary, book in three hands and with a fourth had, she is blessing in ('barad' mudra with her palms facing up towards her devotees).
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